Schools in many parts of Germany have closed their doors amid warnings of extremely icy conditions. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has started his first state visit to India. DW has more....
As an undergraduate student of anthropology long ago, I remember studying the phenomenon of “compartmentalism” as a hallmark of primitive cultures or societies – their capacity to hold contradictory b...
Maddie Pasquariello, a registered dietitian, warned against popular social media diet trends that become popular in the new year. Sophia Sahara January is a popular time for joining gyms and starting ...
Precious metals hit new highs as political pressure on the Federal Reserve spurred a safe-haven rush ahead of critical U.S. inflation data....
There's no shortage of good horror comics on the stands these days, but IDW Publishing's IDW Dark line has quickly risen above the pack thanks to a winning blend of original concepts and spinoffs of i...
Large French cohort studies suggest that people who consume higher amounts of certain food preservatives have higher risks of type 2 diabetes and some cancers....
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sean Pavone/Shutterstock WalletHub released a ranking of the best cities for jobs in the US. The ranking examined both the job market and socioeconomic factors in 182 US citi...
The ceasefire, which came into force around noon local time, calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side’s airspace for military purposes....
China is taking steps to reshape the direction of its foreign investment, unveiling a revised catalogue of encouraged industries that steers overseas capital towards the advanced and technologically c...
Patrick T. Fallon / AFP There are 10 cities that look like good options for those buying a home for the first time, Realtor.com said. The firm ranked cities for first-time homebuyers based on factors ...
$15 minimum wage signs outside the Capitol Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Minimum wage increased in 19 states on January 1, affecting over 8 million workers. Washington, D.C., leads wit...
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, ple...
Cliff Goldstein, left, became a hiking guide. Tim Marshburn, right, was a NASA astronaut. Courtesy of Cliff Goldstein and Tim Marshburn Seven professionals shared how they knew it was time to switch c...
Kristin Patrick. Marc Jacobs This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kristin Patrick, the CMO at Marc Jacobs, about her daily routine in New York City. It's been edited for length and cl...
Marcus Lemonis was ordered by an arbitrator to pay more than $14 million to a a group of business owners whose companies appeared on the CNBC reality show "The Profit." Frederick M. Brown/Gett...
Lego’s new sets will make Star Wars sound effects for you. | Image: Lego It may have been one of the smallest devices announced at CES 2026, but Lego's new Smart Brick was also one of the most talked ...
📋 Key Facts ✓ A bevy of comets were skywatching highlights in 2025. ✓ A "blood moon" total lunar eclipse occurred as a major ...
📋 Key Facts ✓ US banks are rebuilding core financial infrastructure behind the scenes. ✓ The rebuild enables cash, custody, and funds t...
Nvidia Gsync has been around since 2013, and while this variable refresh rate technology was a game changer when it came out, it was expensive and required gaming monitor manufacturers to implement a ...
Alex Delaney sits at the memorial bench for her late husband. Courtesy of Alex Delaney Alex Delaney describes her career and life changes after her husband's sudden death. She faced challenges returni...